Atty. Paris B. Lee

Atty. Paris B. Lee

Mr. Lee practices Immigration and Nationality Law with a special emphasis on US Citizenship and Naturalization, Family Based Immigration, Immigration Waivers, Detention and Deportation, and Specialty Visas for MMA and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Athletes.

Metuchen Metuchen 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Paris B. Lee at a glance

Paris B. Lee is a Partner based in Metuchen, New Jersey, practicing at Lee and Garasia, LLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on immigration. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1997), Federal District Court of New Jersey (1997), District of Columbia (2002), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second and Third Circuits (2011). Educated at The State University of New Jersey School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Yale University (B.A. English, 1994). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Former Chair- Immigration & Naturalization Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) Former Chair- Immigration Section, Middlesex County Bar Association. Serands clients in Metuchen, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. Lee practices Immigration and Nationality Law with a special emphasis on US Citizenship and Naturalization, Family Based Immigration, Immigration Waivers, Detention and Deportation, and Specialty Visas for MMA and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Athletes
  • Mr. Lee was graduated from Yale University with a degree in English and received his Juris Doctorate from Rutgers School of Law in Newark
  • He is the founding and managing partner of Lee and Garasia, LLC, based in Edison, New Jersey, and has over 19 years of experience handling diverse and complex immigration related matters
  • He was recently listed in the 2013 Nationwide Top Attorneys Showcase featured in Newsweek Magazine (12/31/12 issue) as well as TIME Magazine
  • Published Works -"Facing Immigration Problems?
  • Helpful Answers to Common Immigration Issues" 2014 -"Breaking the immigration impasse", Asbury Park Press, July 8, 2012 Representative Clients -"Macaco" Patino Classes/Seminars -Immigration Consequences of Municipal Court Convictions, Middlesex County Bar Association, October 22, 2012 -Immigration Consequences of Municipal Court Convictions, Middlesex County Bar Association, March 18, 2013 Honors and Awards -Nationwide Top Attorneys Showcase 2013 (Newsweek Magazine 12/31/12) -Ten Leaders-Immigration Law (Ten Leaders Cooperative), 2013 - 2014 -Featured as a Leader In Immigration Law (TIME Magazine), June 24, 2013 Professional Associations and Memberships -American Immigration Lawyers Association, Member -Middlesex County Bar Association, Founding Chair, Immigration Law & Practice Committee -Federal Bar Association, Member -Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers-NJ, Member -New Jersey State Bar Association, Executive Board, Immediate Past Chair, Immigration & Naturalization Sec., June 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016 -National Lawyers Guild-National Immigration Project -Union County Bar Association, Member -Ocean County Bar Association, Member -Monmouth Bar Association, Member -American Immigration Lawyers Association-NJ Chapter, Former Co-Chair, Motor Vehicle Commission Liaison Committee Pro Bono Activities -Immigration Law Mentor, Middlesex County Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Paris B. Lee's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paris B. Lee handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Immigration Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Metuchen are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Common questions about Paris B. Lee

Where is Paris B. Lee's law office located?
Paris B. Lee's law practice is located in Metuchen, New Jersey. The firm is Lee and Garasia, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paris B. Lee handle?
Paris B. Lee focuses on immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Paris B. Lee practiced law?
Paris B. Lee has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Paris B. Lee go to law school?
Paris B. Lee earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A. English, 1994).
How can I contact Paris B. Lee for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Paris B. Lee received?
Paris B. Lee's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

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Education

J.D.
The State University of New Jersey School of Law
- 1997
B.A. English
Yale University
- 1994

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1997
Federal District Court of New Jersey
Admitted: 1997
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second and Third Circuits
Admitted: 2011

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